My additional suggestions on a new Speaker-candidate:
1. Need to have somebody either in a “safe” seat. On principle, I would argue against having someone from outside the House, given that we should really have an elected official - more accountable (at least that’s the theory).
2. Bulldog personality. Won’t back down from any interviewer on any subject.
3. A communicator. Can present their vision in ‘soundbite’-sized phrases. An unfortunate part of the world we’re now in.
4. Someone not inclined to start running for President any time soon.
I think you provide excellent suggestions!